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Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos

June 17, 2018

Hey you guys! How are you doing? I hope you are having a wonderful Eid! Yesterday, I had a few family and friends over for a chill night just to enjoy each other’s company. I wanted to make some appetizers or finger foods that my guests can enjoy throughout the evening. One of the things I made were these delicious chicken taquitos; I mean they were good! What is not to like about moist chicken mixed in with cheeses and herbs in a tortilla? Best yet, this is so simple to make and works beyond perfectly for that leftover chicken that we never know what to do with!

Servings: approx. 18 taquitos

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

2 large well seasoned chicken breasts cooked and shredded (can use any part of the chicken you like)

5 ounces of cream cheese

1 cup of shredded cheese (I used Mexican style)

1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro

1/4 cup finely diced yellow, red, or orange bell pepper

1/4 cup finely chopped mushrooms

2 tbsp taco seasoning

Salt & Pepper to taste

1 tbsp garlic powder

1/2 tbsp chili powder

1 tbsp dried oregano

20-small to medium soft flour tortillas

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 F.

In a bowl, mix all your ingredients together very well.

Spray a large baking pan with non stick cooking spray and set aside.

Take out a tortilla and lay it out flat. Place 1-2 tbsp of your filling running down the center and roll it tightly so it looks like a cigar. Place the taquito seam down in the pan. Repeat this process till no more filling is left.

Spray the taquitos with more olive oil and sprinkle some salt on top.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes till golden brown and crisp. Enjoy on its own or with some guacamole!

Notes* if gluten and dairy free, use dairy free cream cheese and shredded cheese. Use gluten free tortillas and this can easily be made dietary friendly.